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Morgan Stanley’s 15,000 Financial Advisors Can Start Pitching Bitcoin ETFs to Clients Next Week: Report
3.8.2024
Morgan Stanley is set to offer spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to select clients through its 15,000 financial advisors starting next week. This marks a significant first for a major Wall Street bank. Advisors can pitch Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust and Fidelity’s Wise...
JPMorgan Expects Silver Prices to Soar in 2025
3.8.2024
JPMorgan, one of the largest investment banks, has predicted that silver prices will soar in 2025, led by different factors including an increase in demand from the expected monetary shifts and silver’s value as an inflation hedge. The price action, expected to reach $36 per ounce, will also...
German quantum breakthrough highlights need for particle physicists in crypto
3.8.2024
German quantum breakthrough highlights need for particle physicists in crypto
US Senators Flooded With 2,200 Letters Advocating Bitcoin as Strategic Reserve
3.8.2024
U.S. senators received over 2,200 letters within 48 hours advocating for Senator Cynthia Lummis’ bill to make bitcoin a strategic reserve. The bill proposes the U.S. government acquire a significant bitcoin reserve to bolster the U.S. dollar and pay down national debt, aiming to position...
Grayscale’s ETHE Hemorrhages $2 Billion in Just 9 Trading Days
3.8.2024
On Friday, U.S. spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced $54.27 million in outflows, a stark contrast to Thursday’s net inflow of $26.7 million, as indicated by recent data. Meanwhile, Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) has seen a reduction of over $2 billion in ethereum since...
QCP Capital: Bitcoin Price Drop Due to Supply Surge and Macroeconomic Woes
3.8.2024
QCP Capital has reported a significant reversal in the crypto market, with bitcoin (BTC) prices retracing from recent highs. This shift comes amid an influx of bitcoin supply and worsening macroeconomic conditions. QCP Analysts Highlight Market Correction Driven by Bitcoin Supply Surge and Bearish...
Indian Court Reaffirms Legality of Cryptocurrency, Grants Bail to Yes World CEO
3.8.2024
The Orissa High Court in India has reaffirmed that cryptocurrency trading and transactions are neither banned nor deemed illegal in India. Citing the legality of crypto, the court granted bail to Sandeep Chowdhury, CEO of Yes World, who was accused of defrauding investors through a Ponzi scheme...
Bitcoin Mining Squeeze: July Revenue Hits Lowest Monthly Intake of the Year
3.8.2024
In July, bitcoin miners earned $951.11 million, marking the lowest monthly revenue of the year. Out of this total, $24.9 million was generated from transaction fees, reflecting a trend of low onchain fees. July Bitcoin Mining Revenue Plummets to a 2024 Low The month was particularly challenging...
Crypto community slams WazirX’s 'socialized losses' plan after hack
3.8.2024
As WazirX navigates this crisis, the firm faces the challenge of rebuilding trust with its user base and the broader crypto community
Crypto leaders, Harris campaign officials set for roundtable
3.8.2024
The upcoming roundtable hosted by Ro Khanna represents a crucial opportunity for the cryptocurrency industry to influence the policy direction of the next administration
Sen Lummis bill gains swift support with 2,200 letters sent
3.8.2024
A proposed decentralized network of secure Bitcoin vaults with robust cybersecurity measures aims to minimize digital asset storage risks like theft and hacking
Grayscale ETHE outflows continue as Ethereum ETF shows mixed trends
3.8.2024
Factors such as market performance, management strategies, and broader economic conditions could influence the significant outflows from Grayscale’s ETHE
Coinzoom Operations Suspended in Ohio Following Regulatory Examination
3.8.2024
The Ohio Department of Commerce has ordered crypto exchange Coinzoom to cease operations in the state effective Aug. 1 following a regulatory examination. Current customers can still withdraw their assets, but the exchange cannot accept new business. The suspension follows a multi-state examination...
Airbnb Host Imposes No Mining Rule After Guests Rent Her Property to Mine Crypto
3.8.2024
An Airbnb host, Ashley, shared her experience on Tiktok about guests who accumulated a $1,500 electricity bill by setting up an electric vehicle station and mining cryptocurrency during their three-week stay. Despite leaving the property in excellent condition, the guests’ excessive energy...
Bitcoin and Crypto to Gain as Falling Rates Expand Global Liquidity, Says 21shares VP
3.8.2024
The head of strategy at crypto investment firm 21shares has explained that the broad-based bitcoin selloff following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged was partly due to increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fears of conflict escalation, leading...
New York DA’s Office Hiring Full-Time Crypto Analyst for Cybercrime Bureau
3.8.2024
The New York County District Attorney’s Office is hiring a full-time cryptocurrency analyst for its Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau. This role involves analyzing cryptocurrency theft complaints, conducting blockchain transaction analyses, and providing expert testimony. NY District...
Judge Urged to Jail Man Who Spent $10M Mistakenly Sent by Crypto.com
3.8.2024
Prosecutors are urging a judge to imprison Jatinder Singh, who spent millions of dollars accidentally refunded by Crypto.com. The issue began when Singh attempted to deposit $100 into his Crypto.com account in May 2021. Due to a discrepancy between account names, the transaction was rejected,...
Paypal Launches Global Hackathon With 40,000 PYUSD in Prizes
3.8.2024
Paypal, a leading payment platform, has announced a global hackathon for its stablecoin PYUSD, offering 40,000 PYUSD in prizes. This initiative follows the launch of the Paypal stablecoin on Solana. Running from Aug. 12 to Sept. 16, the hackathon aims to foster innovation and the adoption of PYUSD...
State Duma Financial Market Committee Leader Envisions Bitcoin and Digital Ruble Exchanges
3.8.2024
Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the Financial Market Committee of the State Duma, the Russian equivalent to the U.S. House of Representatives, has predicted that bitcoin and digital ruble exchanges will become a reality in the coming years. Aksakov also foresees the need for digital ruble-based...
DOJ Launches Whistleblower Awards Program to Tackle Crypto Crimes
2.8.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program to encourage reporting of corporate criminal activities. This three-year program targets financial institutions, including cryptocurrency businesses, to enhance the detection and prosecution...